Ethics Newsline®

Rushworth Kidder’s column last week looked at the aftermath of hurricane Katrina in New Orleans — not just from the standpoint of physical recovery but also from renewal of the nation’s view of ethics and of the responsibility of government.

Among the reactions from readers: “The American Way from the beginning was to stand up and face the challenge and accomplish what we can to the best of our ability.”

And a native of New Orleans offered this observation: “When all is said and done, New Orleans is certainly undergoing a national experiment of grand proportions that warrants sincere attention, because its rise from total devastation will be a landmark in how other cities and communities will need to face if such devastation should occur to them. It will be interesting to watch how Arkansas recovers from this winter’s storms. Remember, hurricane season is not too far away for New Orleans.”

– Compiled by Ethics Newsline® editor Carl Hausman